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Understanding Stroke Online Manual

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For the caregiver

Just for the caregiver of a stroke survivor
Each stroke survivor has different needs. Each caregiver must decide what type of care and how much care is needed.

Preparing for caregiving
As a caregiver you may need to learn new skills and change your role with the stroke survivor.

Tips for reducing stress

How you can communicate with a person who has aphasia
Aphasia means the stroke survivor has problems understanding language and speaking.

How aphasia affects the stroke survivor's speech and understanding
Just because the stroke survivor has problems using language, doesn't mean he or she can't think clearly.